What Are The Keys To Destiny?
÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ Levi, which means connect, was the foundation of God"s plan.÷ This tribe was placed at the center protected by all the other tribes as Israel advanced.÷ Similarly, our connections to God through faith in Jesus" death and resurrection need to be centrally located and protected.÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ Most Christians know that Judah means praise and was out front but few know that Naphtali, which means warfare, was placed last.÷ With this order God identifies warfare at the rearguard as critical in reaching destiny.÷ The need for prayer covering while new territory is being taken cannot be emphasized enough.
÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ Besides the meaning behind the names of each tribe there were gemstones given by God to all the tribes.÷ For example, Judah"s is the emerald, one of the most expensive gemstones.÷ However, emeralds are easily damaged, and in and of itself praise and worship is not enough.÷ We need daily grounding in the Bible and other divine connections to maintain a strong, vibrant faith.
÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ Taken as a whole the meanings behind the names of each tribe along with the gemstones provides a fascinating picture into what God identifies as the keys to destiny.÷ Understanding, praying over these areas and walking them out can possibly open doors that would otherwise remain closed.÷ When we apply that knowledge, the goal of reaching our personal Promised Land will then ultimately remain within reach.
**Note: The book, Keys To Destiny, expands on this theme and is available from amazon.com and to bookstores from Ingram Books and Baker & Taylor.